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Leslie Mann
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| Leslie Mann | |
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 Mann in Berlin, August 26, 2009 |
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| Born | Heather Alexandra Mann March 26, 1972 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) | Judd Apatow (1997–present), 2 children |
Leslie Mann (born March 26, 1972)1 is an American actress best known for her roles in comedic films, many of which are collaborations with her husband, Judd Apatow.
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Life and career
Mann was born Heather Alexandra Mann in San Francisco, California2 and graduated from Corona del Mar High School.3 She began her career at the age of 17, with appearances in television commercials. In 1995, Mann was chosen from an open audition of 500 candidates for her first big movie role in The Cable Guy (1996). Since then, she has appeared in films such as She's the One, George of the Jungle, Big Daddy, Stealing Harvard, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Drillbit Taylor and 17 Again. In 2009, Mann reunited with her Cable Guy co-star Jim Carrey in the film I Love You Phillip Morris,4, as well with Big Daddy co-star Adam Sandler and Knocked Up co-star Seth Rogen in Funny People.5 Mann is set to star alongside Elizabeth Banks in What Was I Thinking?, based upon the book by Barbara Davilman and Liz Dubelman.6
Personal life
Mann is married to producer Judd Apatow with whom she has two daughters, Iris and Maude. She met Apatow on the set of The Cable Guy (1996), which he co-wrote and produced. Since then she has frequently worked with her husband.
Mann's daughters Iris and Maude appeared in both Knocked Up and Funny People as the daughters of the characters played by Mann in those films.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Virgin High | 'Squiggle' Girl | |
| 1996 | Bottle Rocket | Sorority Girl | Uncredited |
| Cosas que nunca te dije | Laurie | ||
| She's the One | Connie | ||
| Last Man Standing | Wanda | ||
| Cable Guy | Robin Harris | ||
| 1997 | George of the Jungle | Ursula Stanhope | |
| 1999 | Big Daddy | Corinne Maloney | |
| 2000 | Timecode | Cherine | |
| 2001 | Perfume | Camille | |
| 2002 | Orange County | Krista | |
| Stealing Harvard | Elaine Warner | ||
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Nicky | |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Debbie | Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Lisa | |
| 2009 | 17 Again | Scarlett O’Donnell (Adult) | |
| Funny People | Laura | ||
| Shorts | Mom Thompson | ||
| 2010 | I Love You Phillip Morris | Debbie |